Tesla Roadster (2008)

Tesla Roadster

Tesla Roadster Specifications

• Style: 2-seat, open-top, rear-drive roadster
• Drivetrain: Electric motor with 2-speed electrically-actuated-manual-shift transmission with integral differential
• Motor: 3-phase, 4-pole electric motor, 248hp peak (185kW), redline 13,000 rpm, regenerative "engine braking"
• Chassis: Bonded extruded aluminum with 4-wheel wishbone suspension
• Brakes: 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
• 0-60 mph acceleration: under 4 seconds
• Top Speed: 125 mph
• Range : ~220 miles (based on EPA combined city/highway cycle)
• Battery Life: Useful battery, 100,000 miles
• Energy Storage System: Custom microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack
• Full Charge: ~3.5h

Suspension

• Front: independent; upper and lower wishbone; co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper unit; anti-roll bar
• Rear: independent; upper and lower wishbone; co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper

Wheels

• Type: Forged Light alloy
• front: 5.5J x 16
• rear: 7.5J x 17

Tires

• Type: Yokohama Neova AD07 LTS
• front: 175/55 R16
• rear: 225/45 R17

Tesla Roadster Dimensions (in. / mm)

• Overall length: 155.4 / 3946
• Overall width - incl. mirrors: 73.7 / 1873
• Overall height (at curb weight): 44.4 / 1127
• Wheelbase: 92.6 / 2352
• Track - front: 57.6 / 1464
• Track - rear: 59.0 / 1499
• Curb weight: ~2690 pounds
• Leg Room (in./mm): 42.0 / 1067
• Front Head Room (in./mm): 36.7 / 932
• Front Shoulder Room (in./mm): 26.0 / 660

Tesla Roadster Standard Interior features

• Heated sport seats with inflatable lumbar support
• Three-spoke leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
• Smooth leather seats and trim in black, dark gray, light gray, or beige
• Blaupunkt stereo sound system with single-disc CD player, iPod interface, and MP3 playback
• Cruise Control
• Homelink universal transmitter to operate compatible garage, gate, and home lighting/home security systems
• Power windows and locks
• Air conditioning
• Single retractable cup holder

Tesla Roadster Standard Exterior Features

• Double-insulated black soft top
• Proprietary halogen low- and high-beam headlamp assemblies
• LED tail lights
• Forged uni-directional seven-spoke wheels in silver finish: 16" front, 17" rear
• Locking wheel lugs
• Tire Inflator/sealant
• Cold weather ESS heater for cold weather charging to -20 degrees Celsius
• Home-based charging system with integral safety features for 3.5 hour full re-charge

Tesla Roadster Standard Safety and Security Features

• Four-sensor, four-channel Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS)
• Traction control
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Front and rear crumple zones
• Driver and passenger front airbags
• Rigid occupant safety cell
• Side impact door beams
• Seatbelt pretensioners
• Integrated headrests
• Vehicle theft-deterrent and engine immobilizer system
• PIN for security in operating the vehicle
• Valet mode to restrict speed, acceleration, and distance

Tesla Roadster Factory-installed options and accessories

• Premium leather seats available in nine colors with embroidered Tesla Motors logo
• Microfiber, non-leather seats in black
• Bluetooth cellular phone integration
• Satellite radio with 170 channels of digital sound
• Seven-speaker premium sound system tuned for Tesla Roadster cockpit
• Touch-screen navigation system with voice guidance
• Matching body-colored carbon fiber hardtop with full headliner
• Metallic and premium paint
• Tesla Motors custom floor mats
• Mobile charging system